Napa Valley Red
Alpha Omega - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
St. Helena, NapaValley
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful intensity and power. It reveals notes of ripe/fresh cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of griotte associated with fine touches of small ripe black berries as well as hints of liquorice and grey pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers juiciness, a fine intensity, a fine acidulous frame as well as freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of raspberry, crushed Boysen berry associated with fine touches of liquorice, tonka bean and pepper. Tannins are elegant. A very discreet hint of cardamom on the persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Alpha Omega - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Thomas Vineyard
Rutherford, Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, mineral and offers a fine richness and a certain tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of small black berries associated with fine touches of wild blueberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, cardamom as well as a hint of arbutus. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers density, a fine acidulous frame as well as elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with small touches of juicy/fresh blueberry, tea as well as fine hints of chocolate and sap. Tannins are elegant, racy and wellbuilt. Good length.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Alpha Omega - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power and freshness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of flehsy strawberry and very fine hints of liquorice and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a very slight acidulous frame as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of fleshy/ juicy raspberry as well as discreet hints of blueberry, violet and liquorice. Tannins are structuring.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Alpha Omega - Era 2017 Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with small touches of raspberry, cherry as well as fine hints of violet, fresh cornflower and discreet hints of chocolate. The mouth is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize as well as finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry, cherry and small notes of chocolate associated with hints of caramelization as well as hints of juicy blueberry. Tannins are elegant. A very fine chew on the persistence.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Alpha Omega - Proprietary Red 2017 Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small concentration and a fine power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe/fresh blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of strawberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, sens of the place and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The mouth is mineral, fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful definition as well as a fresh/acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of liquorice and very discreet hints of chocolate/tonke bean.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100) AXR - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Denali Vineyard Napa Valley
The nose is fine, spicy, aromatic and offers a fine persistence and a fine richness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, blackberry and small notes of arbutus associated with hints of cardamom, small red fruits and a very discreet hint of eucalyptus (in the background). The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful balance and precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of black cherry associated with fine touches of small red berries as well as very fine hints of violet, chocolate and a subtle hint of sens of the place and tobacco leaf. Tannins are elegant, well-built and marked. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
AXR - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, V Madrone Vineyard
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a good freshness and concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, Boysen berry and crushed raspberry associated with very fine hints of ripe plum as well as very fine hints of arbutus and anis star. The mouth is fresh, fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, a slight acidulous frame as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, ripe/fresh cassis and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as discreet hints of fresh violet, arbutus and anis star. Tannins are precise, fine and straight.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
AXR - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers power and a certain tension. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fresh/ripe cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of ripe blueberry as well as fine touches of tonka bean, liquorice stick and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of small black berries associated with fine touches of blueberry as well as fine touches of violet, iris and fine hints of tonka bean. Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
AXR - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sleeping Lady Vineyard
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine concentration and intensity. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with small touches of violet, liquorice stick as well as fine hints of Sichuan pepper, grey pepper and dark chocolate. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and a good structure as well as a sens of the place. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry cassis and small notes of small black berries associated with touches of fleshy raspberry as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, crushed redcurrant and chocolate. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
AXR 2017 Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers power, a fine tension and concentration. It reveals notes of fresh wild blackberry, fresh/ripe cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of spices as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, cardamom and tobacco leaf. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, structure and finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of griotte associated with fine touches of crushed blueberry as well as fine hints of cornflower/lilac as well as discreet hints of nutmeg.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)